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Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
The Senate confirmed the former wrestling executive as the nation's education chief.CBS News - 2d -
Linda McMahon gives Education staffers their 'final mission'
Linda McMahon, the new secretary of Education, sent out the agency’s “final mission” message to staffers after her confirmation vote on Monday, previewing President Trump's plans to roll up the ...The Hill - 2d -
Education chief Linda McMahon works to dismantle the department
In her first week as Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon is wasting no time working to fulfill President Trump's wish to dismantle the department. Erica Meltzer, the national editor for ...CBS News - 18h -
Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown
Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing
In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joining Columbia University as fellow
Mike Pompeo, President Trump’s secretary of State in his first term, is joining Columbia University as a fellow starting in March. He will be joining the Institute of Global Politics as a ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Warren questions Commerce secretary on Musk access to data on competitors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday questioned Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over the access tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to his ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
House Republican and Democrat on DOGE: Cabinet secretaries should have more power
A House Republican and Democrat agreed that Cabinet secretaries should play a larger role in making decisions about their employees once the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
White House press secretary announces changes to press pool
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the administration will now determine which media outlets will be in the White House press pool. The White House Correspondents' ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"
Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."CBS News - 4d -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia
The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.CBS News - 3d -
During immigration raid, DHS Secretary Noem says ICE bringing 'consequences'
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is bringing "consequences" during raids in Virginia on Tuesday.ABC News - 2d -
UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks
John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European forceFinancial Times - 1d -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright throws support behind geothermal boom
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Tuesday threw his support behind a vast expansion in geothermal energy. Emerging forms of geothermal use technology from the fossil fuel industry to generate ...The Hill - 7h -
Secretary Collins: We owe America’s veterans real solutions
For many years, veterans have been asking for a more efficient, accountable and transparent VA. This administration is finally going to give veterans what they want.The Hill - 3h -
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education
Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programmeFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Musk: Education Department has made most 'progress with efficiency'
Elon Musk, the head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), released a table Tuesday showing the Department of Education has made the most “progress with ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
The Department of Education’s D.E.I. Letter Just Threatened the Existence of Many Colleges
The government offers an implausible interpretation of the law.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high
The latest figure of 987,000 16-24-year-olds not in work, education or training has risen by 110,000 in a year.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Education Department creates 'End DEI' portal to field public complaints
The Department of Education has created a portal where the public can make complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools as the Trump administration works ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training
Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour marketFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Education Department removes access to certain student loan plan applications
The Education Department says it has temporarily taken down access to applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan plans in response to a court order. “A federal Circuit Court of ...The Hill - 5d -
US education department offers buyout that employees call ‘beyond misleading’
Email offers up to $25,000 but employees note severance and unused leave compensation would add up to more. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get ...The Guardian - 5d -
Could cuts at the Education Department impact student access to funding?
Employees at the Department of Education were offered a one-time payment of up to $25,000 if they quit before a deadline Monday, according to a government email. This comes as concerns emerge about ...CBS News - 2d -
How small can the Education Department get without Congress changing the law?
President Trump's dream of closing the Department of Education is impossible without Congress, but that doesn’t mean he has no power to shrink or weaken the federal agency. While some functions of ...The Hill - 1d -
Colleges of further education in England will get less funding than promised
Reduction to two-thirds of budgeted top-up payments for additional students a sign of looming government squeezesFinancial Times - 21h -
Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today
Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.CBS News - 4h -
Speaker Johnson says Education Department's dismantling is welcomed "around the country"
An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody ...CBS News - 1h -
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says FAA cuts won't affect flight safety
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years. The midair collision near Washington, D.C., killed 67 people and just ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Healthy Returns: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is making early moves that may affect vaccine access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making moves that could affect immunization uptake and policy in the U.S., while Oracle submits a formal application to join TEFCA.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Secretary Duffy: ‘Hell yes’ pilots should lose licenses if at fault in plane incidents
In an exclusive interview with NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there have to be consequences for pilots who don’t pay attention while operating ...NBC News - 6d -
Transportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close calls
Pilot error played a role in most of the high-profile plane crashes and close calls in the last few weeks, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.NBC News - 6d -
US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster
Pete Hegseth viewed his political odds as being unchanged in pushing Trump to fire Gen Charles Brown. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get ...The Guardian - 6d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — ...CBS News - 4d -
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.CBS News - 3d -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said.NBC News - 3d